LOOP DRIVER MODULE ‐ BSD‐310/BSD‐311

AutroSafe interactive fire detection systems

Product Datasheet

Features
• Each loop driver module allows connection of
127 loop units
• Monitoring function for break or short circuiting
on the detection loop
• Easily plugged onto each other or onto other I/O
modules on a standard mounting rail
• Automatic addressing
• Designed to meet EN 54 requirements and
conforms to CE standards

Description / Application
The loop driver module functions as a modem for
data exchange between the control system and the
detection loop. The loop driver module is easily
plugged onto a mounting rail inside a fire alarm
control panel/controller.
Capacity / Limitations
There can be a maximum of 12 Loop driver modules
1 detection loop for connection of 127 loop units
can be connected to each loop driver module. A in each fire alarm control panel or controller.
loop unit is defined either as a point (i.e. a detector The maximum number of detectors and manual call
or a manual call point), I/O unit or an electronic points that can be connected to these 12 modules
sounder. are 512 (refer to EN 54).
In addition to its main function, the module Prepared for mounting in a cabinet suiting the
provides two important monitoring and security application.
features. The loop resistance on the detection loop
is continuously monitored to register a possible
break or short circuit on the detection loop. AutroGuard Compatibility
The module will automatically detect its own AutroGuard is compatible with BSD-310 and
address, no dipswitch or jumper settings are BSD-311 firmware revision 7 or newer.
required.

Versions
The loop driver module normally comes in two
versions, BSD‐310 and BSD‐311. The BSD‐311 is a
high power version (refer to technical
specifications).
Optionally there is a BSD‐310/N version for use
when there are zone 2 detectors of type Ex ic on the
loop. This is for type /N detectors only. See separate
datasheet.

116‐P‐BSD310/CGB, Rev. J, 2022-01-25

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Product Name Part number Description

BSD‐310 116‐BSD‐310 Loop driver module

BSD‐311 116‐BSD‐311 Loop driver module H.P.

Technical specifications
Dimensions (mm) 95 x 89 x 32

Weight (g) 81

Materials Plastic
Printed circuit board and connector

Mounting Onto a standard mounting rail inside the Fire detection control panel
or Controller

Temperature
Operating: ‐20 to +70 °C
Storage: ‐40 to +85 °C

Relative humidity 10‐95% non‐condensing

Electrical connection Internal system: plug in connection

Detection loop: screw terminals (maximum cable dimension 2,5mm2)

Loop output voltage 24 VDC

Maximum current output to loop (24VREG) 100 mA (BSD‐310)

200 mA (BSD‐311)

Internal current consumption 24VREG, idle: 10 mA

24VREG, 12,5% communication capacity: 26 mA

Output resistance (Ohm) measuring accuracy on +/‐ 3 Ohm

the loop

Loop resistance measuring range 0‐250 Ohm

Maximum capacitance on loop cable BSD‐310 and BSD‐311: 500 nF

Maximum resistance on the total cable length BSD‐310:

(+ and ‐ conductors) 50 Ohm (each wire maximum 25 Ohm)
BDS‐311:
20 Ohm (each wire maximum 10 Ohm)

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Indicators/connectors
Front view when mounted on rail

Screw
terminal 10

Screw
terminal 1
Green Red
indicator indicator
H5 H1

• Green indicator, H5. Communication indicator that gives a pulsing green light during traffic.
• Red indicator, H1. Fail_Safe indicator that gives a steady red light if a communication failure occurs, i.e. the
system does not respond to an alarm.

The module has the following connections:

Screw terminal no. Signal
1 OUT + (+24 V)
2 OUT ‐ OV
3 Shield
4 IN +
5 IN ‐
6 Shield
7 NA
8 NA
9 Chassis
10 Chassis

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Block diagram

Schematics ‐ Detection loop

BSD-310 Detector
1
+
3 3
24V DC Out
1 2 1 2
-2
3
+
4 3
In 2 1
-5
6

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